I can strongly recommend the eggs benedict and the grits. Groovy place.
Busboys and Poets
301-779-2787
Eating And Drinking On Route 1
There's been lots of buzz in Hyattsville over the new Busboys and Poets.
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Busboys and Poets is a restaurant, coffee shop and bar. This is a B corporation, which means it is part of a group of businesses with an underlying motive to create positive social change. As a result, Busboys and Poets focuses on creating a space where individuals in the community can come together and enact this change through sharing ideas. The food offerings include salads, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, meat and pasta entrees and desserts. Busboys also offers live performances and open mic poetry nights every Thursday.
- Hours: Mon - Thu, 8am - 11pm; Fri, 8am - midnight; Sat, noon - midnight; Sun, noon - 11pm
- Handicap Accessible: The entrance is at street level.
- Founding Date: 2005
- Payments accepted: American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Food & dining options: Gluten-free, Organic, Vegan
- General services: Catering, Eat-in, Phone orders, Take-out
- Menu link: www.busboysandpoets.com/menu.php
- ATM: Yes
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- Private events: Yes
- Cuisine: American, Bar Food, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Price level: $$
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Features: Breakfast, Brunch, Catering, Dinner, Group-friendly, Lunch, Outdoor seating, Private Parties
- Atmosphere: Fun, Singles scene
- Dress code: Casual
- Cover charge: No
- Features: Outdoor seating, Private parties, Private room
- Food/drink: Yes
- Alcohol served: Yes
- Bar type: Live Music, Lounge
- Bar Features: Big-screen TVs
- Tastings: No
- Ice: No
- Kegs: No
- Wi-Fi: Free
- Newspapers, magazines: No
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I've been here a number of times now in my few weeks in Hyattsville. As far as a social hub, it can't be beat. You have to love how the Howard Zinn room is becoming a major cultural hub.
On to the food: the portions are generous. Perhaps too much so. Is that possible? I have never been able to finish a full sandwich or burger there. I really like the Reuben, but keep napkins handy because it's sloppy. Get the home fried chips, too.
I do get the nagging sensation that they really want me to eat some veggies. Many of the menu items are heavy on the green stuff.
The atmosphere can be a bit loud. That doesn't bother me, but I've heard a few residents-of-a-certain age complain about the "noise". And quite frankly, if you're looking for a quiet place to eat, you're foolish to choose a lounge/bar/art store/performance space to begin with.